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Excitement grows as first Utah Daiso store opening nears

MIDVALE, Utah — “The Japanese dollar store” is coming — the first Utah Daiso location opens in Midvale this weekend, with a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 17.  The first Utah location joins a roster of over 6,000 locations worldwide. The store offers thousands of unique products featuring Asian flair and affordable prices. It will be […]
1 year ago

I-15 in Davis County gets nightly closures as Shepard Lane interchange construction continues

The closures will affect I-15 from 200 North to Park Lane in Davis County until at least Friday, UDOT said.
1 year ago

SLCo Council to consider Smith Entertainment Group’s proposal to buy part of the Salt Palace

The Smith Entertainment Group hopes to buy a chunk of Salt Palace property to build its downtown entertainment district.
1 year ago

Little Sahara Recreation Area expecting crowds over Easter weekend

Up to 15,000 visitors are expected to descend on the Little Sahara Recreation Area this weekend.
1 year ago

The American Dream of owning a home isn’t dead, yet

The American Dream of owning a home is alive, but housing affordability is still a crisis that needs our attention.
1 year ago

USU working to combat veterinarian shortage with new veterinary program

USU is one step closer to achieving its goal of putting an end to the statewide veterinarian shortage.
1 year ago

Salt Lake City approves new loan program to help ease affordable housing shortage

The Salt Lake City Council has approved a first-of-its-kind funding program for the construction of ADUs on Salt Lake City's west side.
1 year ago

Wildlife officials on the lookout for chronic wasting disease

Wildlife officials are keeping a close eye on the deer, elk and moose in Utah for signs of chronic wasting disease. 
1 year ago

25 Canadians charged with ‘grandparent scam’

Twenty-five Canadians were charged last month with taking millions of dollars from older Americans using a "grandparent scam."
1 year ago

Utahraptor State Park will feature a big dinosaur bone bed

The finishing touches are being made to the Utahraptor State Park, which sits northwest of Moab.
1 year ago

Proposed bill helps rehome abused pets, reduce shelter overcrowding

Proposed bill would allow abused pets to be rehomed faster and ease the strain on overcrowded shelters.
1 year ago

Brighton Ski Resort’s lack of parking leaving many frustruated

Social media users are complaining about Brighton Ski Resort's lack of parking.
2 years ago

Volunteers needed to help count the homeless population in Utah

The national Point-In-Time count is an effort to determine how many people are experiencing homelessness each year.
2 years ago

Should there be fluoride in Utah’s water? Proposed bill says no

Lawmakers plan to debate a bill about fluoride in our water in the upcoming legislative session. What would this mean for Utah's water supply?
2 years ago

A polar vortex is headed towards the US, unlikely to hit Utah

A polar vortex is headed towards the United States but will miss Utah.
2 years ago

Whooping cough cases at record highs across the nation, but low in Utah

Whooping cough cases are at record highs across the nation. Here's the status of the contagious disease in Utah.
2 years ago

New updates on the registration requirements for OHVs and boats in Utah

The OHV and boat registration requirements in Utah will change in the new year due to a bill that passed earlier this year.
2 years ago

For some, the first gift given on Christmas was the gift of life

American Red Cross locations in three Utah cities were open on Christmas morning accepting platelet donations.
2 years ago

Free avalanche beacon batteries available as Utah snowpack labeled “complex”

Backcountry enthusiasts are encouraged to check their avalanche beacon batteries, and to take advantage of this free offer if needed
2 years ago

Salt Lake County Council to move government operations to Midvale

Salt Lake County officials say moving their office to Midvale is less than half as expensive as renovating their current building.
2 years ago

Iron County School District to offer free, 24/7 tutoring program

Students in the Iron County School District will have access to a tutor 24/7 in an on-demand chat program soon.
2 years ago

Over 11,000 wildland firefighters could be facing a huge pay cut depending on Congress

If Congress doesn't act soon, more than 11,000 wildland firefighters across the nation could get a huge pay cut.
2 years ago

Property taxes to rise for 11 cities and the unincorporated areas of Salt Lake County

Unincorporated areas of Salt Lake County and 11 cities in Utah will receive a property tax increase in November next year.
2 years ago

Record number of fish released into Utah waterways

Utah waterways received up to 13 million fish in 2024. Around two million of those fish will be too small to catch for a couple of years.
2 years ago